"I feel like I can still play, but if I can’t play for my organization then I can’t play for anyone else. I’m happy with the decision I made. My wife and kids made it real easy for me. It will be a little tougher on Feb. 6. I’m going to get emotional. I’m trying not to get too emotional today, but Feb. 6 I know will be emotional.”

Driver is the Packers’ all-time leader in receptions and yards. The Packers had informed him he would not be brought back in 2013 and some were mildly surprised there was a spot for him this past season when playing time was limited.

“There probably would have been a lot of teams interested if I would have let this thing pan out," said Driver, 37. "I feel like it was my time. I knew once the Packers told me they weren’t going to sign me back, it made it easy for me.

"I’ve always said, even back in 2002, the day I announce I’m retired, I’m retired. I’m not coming back unless I can come back with my team."

Driver’s career ends with 743 receptions, 10,137 yards and seven 1,000-yard seasons. He made just receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns this season.